What is a pro or con of living in Scranton, Pennsylvaniacompared to Lower Allen township, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 50% cheaper in Scranton.

What salary do I need to live in Scranton, Pennsylvania copmared to Lower Allen township, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Lower Allen township, Pennsylvania could decrease to $44,134 in Scranton, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP vs. SCRANTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lower Allen township, Pennsylvania vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 11.7% cheaper than Lower Allen township, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $44,134 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lower Allen township, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Lower Allen township, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Scranton
than in Lower Allen township, Pennsylvania

Lower Allen Township, PA vs. Scranton, PA

Compared to Lower Allen Township, Scranton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

60.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

3.2% higher

Health

11.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Lower Allen township, Pennsylvania vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lower Allen Township, PA vs. Scranton, PA

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